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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,111.44, 312,018.16 and 125,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,111.44, 312,018.16 and 125,501.52 is: 173,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,111.44 : 312,018.16 = 125,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,111.44/312,018.16 = 125,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,111.44x = 312,018.16 × 125,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,111.44x = 39,158,753,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158,753,347.60/226,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,183.42

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